vision & mission statement

Vision & Mission Statement• Vision - To be the number one provider of

services that empower people with disabilities to shape their future.

• Mission - The Quest Team, through quality and innovation, builds communities where people with disabilities achieve their goals.

History

• Founded in 1962 by local parents

• Served 8 people in a small converted store

• Today, Quest makes a difference in the lives of more than 1,100 people in Central Florida each day

Quest Schools

Quest SchoolsQuest Kids (Orlando)

• Children with autism and other developmental delays• One-stop shop

• ABA Therapy – research-based, scientific• Occupational Therapy• Speech Therapy• Social Skills Training

Quest Kids Academy (Orlando)• Private, McKay Scholarship eligible

Florida Autism Center of Excellence (Tampa)

Quest Residential

Quest Residential• Housing options in the Orlando and Tampa areas:

• Group homes in residential communities• Services to meet the needs of each resident• Includes extensive support system • Transportation provided• 24-hour skilled nursing care • Focus on independence and skill training

Quest Recreational

Quest Recreational - Camp Thunderbird

• Providing a real summer camp experience for people with disabilities since 1969

• More than 350 campers attend each summer

• Activities include camping, fishing, swimming, canoeing, arts & crafts, sports & games and more

• Gives families a break from 24-hour care giving

• Accredited by American Camp Association

Quest Vocational

Quest Vocational•Business partner for local companies

• Walt Disney World• AAA• Publix• A+ Tutor U

• Meaningful employment for people with disabilities

• More than 350 people in the community each day

• 83.5% retention rate

Quest Employment Services

• Services included vocational evaluation, pre employment training, job development, training

on the job and transportation training• 64 Individuals placed in community employment

in the last year• 41 Individuals received continuing support on

the job through follow along services• Provide Transitional Services from school to work

through Project SEARCH

Employment data

• As of 2011, 17.8% of persons with disabilities are reported as being employed while 63.6% without disabilities are employed. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

• People with disabilities represent the single largest and most diverse minority in the United States. One in five Americans has a disability. 29% of all families have at least one member with a disability. (U.S. Census Bureau)

Why should you hire a person with disabilities?

• Employers need their skills• Compliance with Legislation (ADA, government

funding)• Tax incentives• A more positive image for your company• Diversity in the workplace• Reduce turnover• Creativity in problem solving (Universal design for

training)